| This Malaga city overview will help you plan | | | | when you tour the castle. |
| your vacation. There is a lot to do in this | | | | |
| city. Malaga is home to several museums | | | | Malaga is home to a few other museums as |
| allowing you to enjoy the history, art and | | | | well. The city museum is located in the old |
| culture of the area. The market area and the | | | | part of town. The Museum of Arts and Popular |
| surrounding area is a great place for | | | | Traditions is an interesting place to visit. |
| shopping, eating and enjoying the night life | | | | This museum contains art from local artists |
| in the city. Become familiar with the | | | | of different periods including modern art. |
| attractions to help you create an itinerary | | | | |
| for your vacation. | | | | Malaga City Overview: Attractions |
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| Malaga is the second largest city in | | | | The Cathedral is one of the best known |
| Andalucia. It is located on the Costa del | | | | buildings in the city. The area where the |
| Sol. Malaga city is the capital of the Malaga | | | | cathedral stands was originally the site of a |
| province. The region is well known for wine | | | | mosque. Construction on the cathedral started |
| production, fresh seafood and beautiful | | | | in 1528. Construction continued off and on |
| weather. The Malaga airport is convenient to | | | | over the next few centuries. It was stopped |
| the city and offers discount flights from | | | | in 1783, when the money ran out. The south |
| several airlines. | | | | tower is still not finished. You will observe |
| | | | many different styles of architecture in this |
| Malaga City Overview: Museums | | | | building. |
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| The Picasso Museum honors this city's most | | | | The market area is located just west of the |
| famous resident. Pablo Picasso was born in | | | | Cathedral. Both are located in the old part |
| Malaga. The museum is dedicated to the life | | | | of the town. You will know the market hall by |
| and works of the artist. The home where | | | | the elaborate marble entrance. Here you will |
| Picasso was born is located not far from the | | | | find the best the city has to offer for sale. |
| museum. The home has been preserved and is | | | | There are fresh fish, seafood, fresh flowers |
| now the headquarters of the Picasso | | | | and vegetables for sale. |
| Foundation. | | | | |
| | | | In the area surrounding the market, there are |
| There are two museums located on the site of | | | | a variety of restaurants. Fresh seafood is |
| the Alcazaba Castle. The Archaeological | | | | always on the menu. This area is also home to |
| Museum contains a variety of Greek and Gothic | | | | several bars. If you are looking to enjoy |
| artifacts. Also on the site is the Museo de | | | | some night life during your visit, this is |
| la Ceramica. This museum is dedicated to | | | | where you will find it. |
| pottery and has a variety of pottery from | | | | |
| many historical periods. A first century | | | | The harbor area is another popular spot in |
| Roman theater is also located on the grounds. | | | | Malaga. There is a great view of the water |
| | | | when walking along this area. There is also a |
| The castle is built on the remains of an | | | | nice park near the harbor area to relax and |
| ancient Roman fortress. The castle was | | | | enjoy the beautiful weather in this area. A |
| expanded in the fourteenth century. This is | | | | bullfighting arena is located in this part of |
| one of the oldest castles in Spain. You will | | | | the city and is another popular tourist |
| get to experience the history of this city | | | | attraction. |